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Vocab Ch. 1-4 Flashcards

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asperity

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  1. Sharpness or harshness of manner.

2. Roughness of surface; unevenness.

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bane

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A person or thing that destroys or causes harm.

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buffoon

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A person who often makes attempts to be funny; a clown; a fool.

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doleful

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Mournful or full of sorrow; causing grief.

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extrovert

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A person whose attention is focused on others and on what is going on around her or him, rather than on her or his own feelings.

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garish

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Excessively bright and flashy; tastelessly glaring.

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hierarchy

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A group or system in which positions of power are ranked, usually from lowest to highest.

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imbue

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To fill completely with a feeling or idea; to inspire.

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instigate

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To stir up or urge on; to provoke.

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penchant

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A strong attraction or leaning.

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rambunctious

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Behaving in a wild and unruly manner.

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repertoire

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The list of pieces an actor, musician, etc., is ready to perform; the skills or accomplishments of a person or group.

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rudiment

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  1. A basic principle or skill.

2. An undeveloped or beginning stage.

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undermine

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  1. To weaken or ruin by degrees.

2. To attack by indirect, secret, or underhanded means.

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unremitting

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Not stopping or slowing down; constant.

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adjudicate

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To hear and decide judicially; to judge.

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centennial

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A one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration.

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countenance

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  1. A person’s face; the expression on a person’s face.

2. Support or approval.

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disgruntle

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To make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood.

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equilibrium

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A state of balance.

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expedite

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To speed up a process; to facilitate.

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gird

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  1. To encircle, bind, or surround.

2. To get ready for action; to brace.

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gratuitus

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  1. Not called for; unnecessary.

2. Without charge; free.

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illusory

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Unreal or imagined; deceiving.

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implacable

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Incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless.

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luminary

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  1. A source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon.
  2. A person who is well known for her or his achievements; a celebrity.
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manifesto

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A public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group.

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mesmerize

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To fascinate or hypnotize.

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precedent

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An act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one.

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spurious

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Not genuine; false.

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curtail

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To cut short or reduce.

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discriminate

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  1. To make or recognize clear distinctions.

2. To treat in a less or more favorable way.

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espionage

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The act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government.

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inalienable

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Not able to be taken or given away.

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incarcerate

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To confine or to put in prison.

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indignity

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An insult to one’s pride; offensive or humiliating treatment.

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indiscriminate

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Not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard.

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infamous

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  1. Having a very bad reputation; notorious.

2. Disgraceful; vicious.

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intercede

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To act or plead on another’s behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties.

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malign

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  1. To say negative and unfair things about; slander.

2. Evil; showing ill will.

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perpetrate

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To commit, as a crime or other antisocial act.

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rampant

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Threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread.

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rancor

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A deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness.

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reparation

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  1. A mending or repair.

2. (usually plural) A making up or payment for a wrong or damage done, especially in the case of an international war.

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smattering

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  1. Superficial, scattered knowledge.

2. A small amount.

46
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accolade

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An expression of approval or respect for special merit; an award.

47
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adamant

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Not yielding; firm.

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adulate

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To flatter or admire excessively; to idolize.

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altercation

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A loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel.

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annals

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A historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence.

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assiduous

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Diligent and persistent.

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chary

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Exercising caution; hesitant.

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clique

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A small, exclusive group; a group held together by like interests or purpose.

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decrepit

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Worn-out with use; broken-down.

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endow

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To provide with a quality, a thing, or a gift of money.

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ephemeral

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Lasting a very short time.

57
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ingratiate

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To work to gain the favor of someone.

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pantheon

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A group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements.

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perverse

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  1. Turned away from what is right; wicked.

2. Stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate.

60
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tutelage

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Instruction, protection, or guardianship.

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